Reduce your Wildfire Risk information session taking place in Merritt

MERRITT – The Merritt Fire Rescue Department is holding a ‘Reduce your Wildfire Risk’ information session tonight (June 6).

Gareth Tilt, Merritt Firefighter and Public Education Coordinator, breaks down why the department though this event was necessary as it moves to wildfire season.

“We know that we live in a beautiful part in the world where recreation is all around us but at the same time we are surrounded by areas that do come with some risk. The recreation we do also presents some risk to the environment we are in and the community, so going through how we can minimize that risk for ourselves and others and how we can help protect our homes and help protect our community.”

The event runs from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Merritt Civic Centre. Tilt added it’s best to pre-register for the information session, either by going to the City of Merritt’s website or by calling the fire department.